2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Wgn
- $15,970
- 2dr Conv
- $18,430
- 4dr Wgn Touring
- $19,785
- 4dr Wgn Limited
- $23,515
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Pastel Pebble Beige
Pastel Slate Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.4L turbo I4 engine
- 4-speed auto trans
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.4L I4 engine
- 4-speed auto trans
$0
Starting MSRP
- 2.4L I4 engine
- 5-speed manual trans
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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- hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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11 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Electrical
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510
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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2.4L/148
Displacement
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150 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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165 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
A/T 5-Speed M/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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N/A
Liftover Height
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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103 in
Wheelbase
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84 ft³
Passenger Volume
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169 in
Length, Overall
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5
Passenger Capacity
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39 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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41 in
Second Hip Room
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50 in
Front Hip Room
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42 in
Second Shoulder Room
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41 in
Second Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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37 in
Second Head Room
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61 in
Height, Overall
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Steering
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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18
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Macpherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Twist beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
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P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
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16 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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16 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,303 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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